
13 Indian Crew Rescued After Attack Near Oman Coast
Thirteen Indian crew members have been rescued after an attack on MT El Gaia near the Oman coast, while one sailor remains missing.
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Thirteen Indian crew members have been rescued after an attack on MT El Gaia near the Oman coast, while one sailor remains missing.

Houthis seize key points in Bab el-Mandeb as regional tensions surge, pushing oil prices toward $100 per barrel.

Oman bans 12 toxic pufferfish species due to deadly neurotoxin risks, targeting local markets and communities.

Tensions rise as Houthi militants target a Saudi military base and a merchant ship burns in the Strait of Hormuz.

New Indian employees in Saudi Arabia face a strict 90-day work permit deadline following their arrival in mid-June 2026.

Oman announces plans to replace 110 expatriate vocational college trainers with Omani nationals by the 2027-28 academic year.

Houthi forces seized key Red Sea ports and Saudi Arabia shut its major oil pipeline amid growing regional conflicts and attacks.

An Iranian cargo ship was hit by a projectile near Hormuz, leaving one dead and four injured ahead of key regional talks in Oman.

MWO-Dubai announces card payments via POS terminals for five essential services starting September 14, 2026.

Gulf tensions rise following a ship attack near Qeshm Island, a Saudi pipeline strike, and Houthi actions ahead of Oman talks.

ODEPC announced a walk-in interview on September 26 for Male Industrial Nurse jobs in the UAE with a monthly salary of AED 5000.

Bahrain's LMRA conducted 3,152 labour inspections and deported 543 violators in August 2026, amid strict warnings on work permits.

Dubai MWO will accept card payments for five essential services starting September 14, 2026, to help OFWs and employers.

An Iranian sailor was killed and three were wounded in a drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions escalate.

Kuwait introduces a new free 10-year residency track for individuals who lost their citizenship and secured another nationality.

An ITAT tribunal in India grants partial tax relief to a Kuwait NRI in a 3.63 crore unexplained money case.

Oman reported 11,172 expatriate labour violations and RO 3.245 million in fines during the first half of 2026.

Indian professionals can now seek employment in the UAE without a local sponsor using the Jobseeker Visit Visa.

A Saudi mosque and a Strait of Hormuz vessel were hit in attacks, causing casualties and rising tensions across the Gulf.

Saudi Arabia has updated the Qiwa platform with a new official service listing combining multiple work visa procedures.

Houthi forces launch missile and drone attacks on a Saudi military base and a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising regional conflict.

Dubai Municipality announced a new shared housing digital portal and rules for September 2026 to regulate rentals and stop illegal subletting.

Extend your Qatar visa easily online via the official MOI website without visiting service centers.

Houthi rocket strikes a Saudi mosque injuring two, while a vessel is hit in the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices surge above $100.